About us

Allegro School of Music is the primary program of Family Harmony, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in the Greater Grand Rapids area. We offer musical experiences for people of all ages--from babies to retirees!

Our Mission:1) to
promote healthy growth and development in children and youth
2) to
facilitate strong, positive interpersonal relationships in families
3) to
develop an appreciation of the fine arts (music, movement, drama, visuals) in
people of all ages.

OUR ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF:

Rick Wiltse, Director of Programming has been with Allegro since 2009 and is responsible for overseeing most operations of the School of Music, as well as teaching some of our instrumental private lessons and piano and choral classes. Prior to his arrival at Allegro, he taught instrumental and general music for 15 years in a variety of Michigan public schools. He is a native of Rockford and has a BM from Alma College and a MM from Western Michigan University. Now living in Wyoming, he is an avid trombonist, vocalist, handbell player, and bassist, having performed with and/or led numerous bands, orchestras, handbell choirs, and choral groups throughout his career.

Lyn Jameyson, Head Start Coordinator is the Founder of Allegro School of Music, having begun to work for its predecessor in 2001. In 2003 she acquired the business and soon renamed it to its current moniker, in the process greatly expanding the scope of the school. In 2011 she completed the process of transforming the business into a non-profit organization. She has worked tirelessly over the years, serving as Executive Director and Board Trustee, teaching Music & Movement and choral classes, and securing our partnership with Head Start of Kent County. She has a degree from Western Michigan University and currently resides in Grand Rapids with her husband and son. She has a wide variety of musical experience, and is proficient on piano, voice, handbells, flute, and violin. She especially enjoys composing and arranging her own music, as well as performing as an ensemble and solo vocalist.

OUR INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF:

Our instructional staff comes from a wide variety of musical backgrounds and are all dedicated music educational professionals. Each of our instructors has a college music degree and extensive performance experience on his or her instrument(s). We carefully screen our staff in order to maintain our high quality of instruction and everyone on our staff has passed a background check. Our staff undergoes regular professional development activities and are always striving to become the best educators they can be for their students.

What Our Program Families Have to Say

"We love our teacher! She makes class so much fun! All of my children have just loved her teaching style. She is so easygoing and always smiling, and she makes the children feel special."

"My grandson is a shy boy who has learned to blossom in music class!"

"The thing I have really noticed as a result of the classes is an increase in both kids’ confidence levels. They both really learned to not be afraid to join in with group activities."

Our Info

Allegro School of MusicA program of Family Harmony: 501(c)(3) non-profit organization #38-3822024616.301.3888 allegroGRoffice@gmail.com